E-cigs/E-cigarettes: MegaThread Discussion

[Bigthumb]

It looks like the E-cig is coming under a lot more scrutiny in the states. Restrictions on sales and use are anticipated. Will we follow the USA's lead?

 

http://www.kansas.com/2013/10/20/3067515/fda-regulations-may-restrict-e.html

 

The FDA is set to decide this month whether to lump e-cigarettes in with conventional smokes as part of its oversight of the $90billion U.S. tobacco market. Such a step would set the stage for greater restrictions on production, advertising, flavorings and online sales.

 

With at least 40 U.S. states seeking stricter rules and federal health officials raising the alarm about e-cigarette use by children, manufacturers of the smokeless devices are preparing for a FDA crackdown.

 

“We do anticipate becoming a regulated industry, so it is very possible the way in which we advertise will change,” said Andries Verleur, co-founder of e-cigarette maker VMR Products.

[emaliz]

So it should I believe

[Alien52]

If it means realising that nicotine is a highly addictive and dangerous drug,then hopefully,yes.

[onewheeldave]

If it means realising that nicotine is a highly addictive and dangerous drug,then hopefully,yes.

 

It's certainly highly addictive, but not highly dangerous.

 

Cigarettes/pipes etc are clearly dangerous, due to the toxic compounds they contain but actual nicotine on it's own is fairly harmless.

[Nagel]

It's certainly highly addictive, but not highly dangerous.

 

Cigarettes/pipes etc are clearly dangerous, due to the toxic compounds they contain but actual nicotine on it's own is fairly harmless.

 

I agree that nicotine is fairly harmless in the quantities consumed by smokers (or vapers) and it's the associated compounds from burning tobacco that do the damage.

 

But nicotine in larger quantities is a poison. 30-60mg is the lethal dose in humans - one ciggy will give you around 1mg of nicotine.

 

However, nicotine can also be beneficial and it's thought that it's the nicotine content of cigarettes that is responsible for the health benefits of smoking. In other words the beneficial effects of smoking could be gained just from nicotine consumption without the smoking.

[supercarkits]

The best place I have found is in Meersbrook they sell high quality stuff as its all been tested and certified best of all there prices are really cheap. check it out

http://www.sheffieldecig.co.uk

Meersbrook enterprise centre

Unit 206

19 valley road

Sheffield

S8 9ft

Tel. 0114 2584849 - 0777989037 -079043289928

Email. Sheffieldecig@hotmail.co.uk

[Gazza58]

Just wanting to warn any e.cig users,i noticed my charger has been slowly melting. So keep an eye out on yours.

[kippax]

Gazza,

 

Where did you get it from and does it have the EU marks on it?

[Gazza58]

Gazza,

 

Where did you get it from and does it have the EU marks on it?

 

I honestly dont know about the EU marks,bought it from the market so proberly not top notch,have been using it for the past year with no problems.

[adamf]

Here's an article from The Register about them (some people might find it interesting):

 

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/11/25/the_register_reviews_four_electronic_cigarettes/